John Charles McGrew, who was 64 years old and lived in Hudson, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his residence after a courageous fight against cancer that lasted for three years. Bob and Lorraine (Scuillo) McGrew welcomed their son John into the world on January 24, 1957, in the city of Hudson, Wisconsin.
After graduating from Hudson High School with the class of 1975, he worked at Ashland Oil in St. Paul Park for a number of years before moving to run The Blues Saloon and Cab’s Pub & Eatery in St. Paul. He passed away in the year 1975. Even while his magnetic personality and ‘gift of gab’ made him a perfect candidate for working in the bar and restaurant sector, he was also a creative storyteller who could think on his feet and engage even the most introverted person in conversation.
He was able to do this because he was able to think on his feet. His dream job as a private investigator with R&D Agency in Burnsville fell to him as a result of these characteristics, which ultimately helped him land the job. His investigative skills earned him a great deal of respect, and he was able to achieve considerable success in this area of work. It was around this time that he met the woman who would become the love of his life, Kim Hanson. For the next thirteen years and a half, the two of them shared a wonderful life together.
One of John’s favourite things to do was ride his Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle. In addition to going on numerous rides with his buddies on the weekends, he and Kim also made a number of visits to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally that they would never forget.
John had a heart of gold and would do everything to assist a friend or family member who was in need, despite the fact that he strove to portray a “tough-guy” image. He was known to many people in his circle of friends simply as “Magoo.
” Carmella and Skyyler, two of his favourite fur babies, were frequently present when he watched the Green Bay Packers play. He was also a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed watching them play. He took tremendous pride in his Italian background, and every year he went to the Pepper Festival in North Hudson. Additionally, he participated in the Italian Open golf tournament in Milwaukee for a number of years.
Both of these activities brought him a great deal of entertainment. There are a lot of people who will miss John because of his quick wit, wild sense of humour, and enormous heart. His battling spirit and positive attitude throughout his experience with illness were genuinely amazing.
